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Lifting the Resident
More than one assistant is recommended for all resident lift activities.
Positioning the Resident Lift
Refer to the Safety section in this manual before proceeding further and observe all warnings indicated.
Before positioning the legs of the resident lift under a bed, make sure the area is clear of any obstructions.
• WARNING: When lifting a resident, the legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position for
stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close
the legs of the lift only as long as it takes to position the lift over the resident and lift the resident off
the surface of the bed. Return the legs of the lift to the maximum open position when the legs of the
lift are no longer under the bed and lock the shifter handle.
a) Use spreader adjustment handle (right to left) to open the legs of the resident lift to
maximum width.
b) Use the steering handle to position the resident lift.
c) To lower the boom for easy attachment of the sling, press the boom down button on the
hand control.
Attaching a Sling
a) Place the straps of the sling over hooks of the Cradle/Hanger bar.
b) Match the corresponding colors on each side of the sling.
c) Use the lift. Refer to Lifting/Moving the Resident section.
d) Direct Supply Lift Cradle/Hanger bars have three hookup points per side. The middle hookup is
ONLY used for slings that have three sets of straps per side.
Lifting/Moving the Resident
a) Press the boom UP arrow to raise the resident high enough to clear the bed. The resident’s
weight will be fully supported by the resident lift.
b) Place the resident’s arms inside the sling.
c) When the resident is clear of the bed surface, swing the resident’s feet off the bed.
d) Use the steering handle to move the resident lift away from the bed.
e) When moving the resident lift away from the bed, turn the resident so he or she faces the
assistant operating the resident lift.
f) Press the boom DOWN arrow to lower the resident until his or her legs straddle the mast and
his or her feet rest on the base of the resident lift.
g) Pull the resident lift away from the bed and then push it from behind with both hands firmly on
the steering handle.
• WARNING: When lifting a resident, DO NOT lock the rear casters. Doing so could cause the lift to
tip and could injure the resident or assistants.
After elevating the resident a few inches above stationary object, ensure the sling and all attachments
are secure and properly connected. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the resident
back onto the stationary object and correct this problem
Use of other manufacturers’ components or accessories may compromise the operation of this
resident lift. DO NOT use other manufacturer’s components.
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